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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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