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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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