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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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