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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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