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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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