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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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