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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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