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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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