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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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