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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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