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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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