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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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