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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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