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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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