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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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