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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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