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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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