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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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