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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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