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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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