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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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