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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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