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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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