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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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