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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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