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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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