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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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