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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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