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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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