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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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