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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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