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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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