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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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