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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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