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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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