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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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