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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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