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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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