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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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