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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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