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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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