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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources