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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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