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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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