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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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