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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews 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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