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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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