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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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