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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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