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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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