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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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