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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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