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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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