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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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