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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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