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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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