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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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