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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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