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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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