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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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