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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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