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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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