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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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