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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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