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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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