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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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