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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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