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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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