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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key 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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