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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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