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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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