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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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