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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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