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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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