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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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