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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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