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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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