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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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