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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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