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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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