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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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