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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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