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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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