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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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