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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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