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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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