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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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