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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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