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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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