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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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