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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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