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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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