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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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