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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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