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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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