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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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