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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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