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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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