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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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