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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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 prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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