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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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