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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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