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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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