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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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