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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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