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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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