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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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