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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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