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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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