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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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