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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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