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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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