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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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