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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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