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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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