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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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