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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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