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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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