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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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