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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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