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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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