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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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