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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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