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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important 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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