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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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