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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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