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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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