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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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