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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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