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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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