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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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