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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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