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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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