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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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