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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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