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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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