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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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