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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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