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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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