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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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