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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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