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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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