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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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