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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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