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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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