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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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