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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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