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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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