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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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