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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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