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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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