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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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