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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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