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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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