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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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