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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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