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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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