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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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