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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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