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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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