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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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