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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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