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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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