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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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