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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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