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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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