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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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