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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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