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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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