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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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