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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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