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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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