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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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