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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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