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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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