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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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