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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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