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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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