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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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