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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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