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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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