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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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