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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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