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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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