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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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