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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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