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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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