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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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