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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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