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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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