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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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