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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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