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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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