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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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