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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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