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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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