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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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