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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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