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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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