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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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