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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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