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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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