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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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