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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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