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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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