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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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