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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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