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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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