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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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