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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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