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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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