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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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