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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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