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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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