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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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