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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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