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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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