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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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