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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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