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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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