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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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