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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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