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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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