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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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