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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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