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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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