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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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