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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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