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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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