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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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