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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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