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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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