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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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