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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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