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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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