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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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