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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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