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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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