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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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