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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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