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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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