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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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