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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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