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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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