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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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