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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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