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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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