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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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