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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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