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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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