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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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