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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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