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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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