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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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