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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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