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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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