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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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