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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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