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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student 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 electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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