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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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