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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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