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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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