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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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