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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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