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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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