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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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