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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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