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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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