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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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