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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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