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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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