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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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