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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines 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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