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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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