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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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