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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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