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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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