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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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