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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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