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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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