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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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