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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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