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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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