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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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