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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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