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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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