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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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