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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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