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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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