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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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