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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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