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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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