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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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