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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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