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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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