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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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