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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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