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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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