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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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