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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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