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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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