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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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