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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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