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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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