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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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