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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses 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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