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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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