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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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