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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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