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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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