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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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