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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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