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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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