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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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