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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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