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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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