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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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