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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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