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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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