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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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