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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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