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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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