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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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