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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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