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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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