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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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