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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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