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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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