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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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