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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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