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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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