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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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