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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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