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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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