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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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