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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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