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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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