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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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