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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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