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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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