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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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