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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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