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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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