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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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