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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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