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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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