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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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