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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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