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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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