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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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