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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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