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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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