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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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