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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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