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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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