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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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