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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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