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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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