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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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