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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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