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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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