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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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