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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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