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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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