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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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