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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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