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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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