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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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