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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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