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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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