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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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