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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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