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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews 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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