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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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