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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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