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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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