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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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