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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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