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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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