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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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