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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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