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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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