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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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