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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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