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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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