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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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