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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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