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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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