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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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