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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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