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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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