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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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