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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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