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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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