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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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