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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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