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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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