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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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