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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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