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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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