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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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