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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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