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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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