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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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