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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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