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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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