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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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