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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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