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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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