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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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