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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important 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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