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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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