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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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