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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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