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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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