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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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