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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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