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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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