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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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