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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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