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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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