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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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