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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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