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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers 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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