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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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