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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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