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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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