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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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