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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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