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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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