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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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