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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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