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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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