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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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