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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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