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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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