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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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