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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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