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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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