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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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