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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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