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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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