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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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