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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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