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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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