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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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