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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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