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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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