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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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