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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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