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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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