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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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