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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the 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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