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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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