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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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