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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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