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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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