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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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