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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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