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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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