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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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