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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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