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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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