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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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