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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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