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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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