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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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