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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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