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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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