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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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