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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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