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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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