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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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