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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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