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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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