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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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