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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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