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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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