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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling 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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