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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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