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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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