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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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