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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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