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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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