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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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