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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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