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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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