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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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