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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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