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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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