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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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