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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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