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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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