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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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