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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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