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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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