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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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