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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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