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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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