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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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