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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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