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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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