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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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