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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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