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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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