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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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