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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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