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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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