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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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