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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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