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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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