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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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